Model Year Problem Record

Ford Escape 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Ford Escape: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,394Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

78Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension459 complaints

459 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure437 complaints

437 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine221 complaints

221 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System152 complaints

152 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control150 complaints

150 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train119 complaints

119 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V606000.

Wheels99 complaints

99 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other76 complaints

76 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes67 complaints

67 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V111000.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V602000.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V526000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V602000Reported December 20, 2004 - 262,113 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 262,113 vehicles across all affected models.

06V111000Reported April 7, 2006 - 134,365 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 134,365 vehicles across all affected models.

14V526000Reported September 3, 2014 - 70,209 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 70,209 vehicles across all affected models.

15V606000Reported September 29, 2015 - 57 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 57 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ10001Opened November 18, 2010 - Closed December 28, 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12006Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed February 21, 2013

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200413

200553

200629

200710

200830

200949

201054

201178

2012114

2013146

2014312

2015199

201697

201758

201866

201937

202013

202114

20229

20236

20243

20254

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.